I am not wearing a veil and I'm really happy with my choice. I'm wearing some lavender in my hair instead. I'm having a Quaker wedding ceremony, though, which is a tradition off the beat and path and veils are not usually done. My fiancé and I will walk in together and there really is not a processional feel. My best friend is getting married 3 weeks before me (it's awesome!) and is wearing a cathedral veil. Her dress does not have a train so she's using the veil to give her that train look and feel as she walks down the aisle. I agree that there are many creative and beautiful choices out there. You really can't go wrong!

It totally depends on your dress. For example, those birdcage veils..they really look good with mermaid dresses. But I'm sure you'll find, as you try on dresses, putting on a veil makes you feel instantly like a bride. So you may be hooked as soon as you start trying them on.

I love the idea of a veil, and they look fabulous on many brides, but it's not for me. If I did a veil, I would want a fingertip veil, but I'm already so tall that I was concerned about looking even longer in the torso than I already am. I'm wearing a feather flower in my hair instead and am super excited about it.

I was completely against wearing a veil until I actually tried one on with a wedding dress. Even though I hated the dress, the veil actually made me feel like a bride and less like a girl in an over-done prom dress.

I think it depends on the dress. The more opulent the dress, the more a veil compliments the entire look {just my opinion}. If you're more simplistic, and your gown isn't elaborate then flowers in your hair, or a beauiful hair piece, would be beautiful. Above all, you have to love how you look so make your decision based on how you feel in the mirror when you have the varying pieces on. Don't feel like you have to DO anything just because it's traditional. Be different! : ) That's where new trends come from!

I don't plan on wearing one. But that's because I want to put flowers in my hair, and I just don't think both would work.

My hair was very long, below my waist. so I had it french braided then tucked babies breath into the braid.

I think it depends on personal preference, time of day, and dress. I wore a cathedral length veil that was very sheer so as to not cover up the beautiful lace of my dress. My wedding was in the evening, so the drama of a veil really suited the occassion. I also opted to wear a jeweled comb in my hair as well so that when I took off my veil for the reception I still had something a little glamorous going on with my simple hairstyle. It definitely helps one feel like a bride, but if I had to be outside for long periods of time I would pass. You don't need tulle in your lipstick do you?

I wore one, but that was in 1996,don't know if I'd do it again. I did traditional. next time (ha, yea right) I'll do very simple, casual, no veil. To each their own, everyone looks beautiful no matter their choice it seems.

I wore one, but that was in 1996,don't know if I'd do it again. I did traditional. next time (ha, yea right) I'll do very simple, casual, no veil. To each their own, everyone looks beautiful no matter their choice it seems.

I don't plan to wear one, but you never know at the last minute! I plan to do my hair in ringlets & weave through ribbons that match my colors, with some gemstones on them, so a veil would cover all of that!

I didn't wear a veil (or a white dress) for my first wedding, which was at my parents' house when I was 21. I also didn't get to plan the wedding at all. For my second wedding, at 32, I wore a white dress with a veil. It was a very classic look that I never regretted. My long hair was in a bun, and I had no bangs. The headpiece was a very elegant rhinestone tiara--but without the "beauty contest crown" look. The veil was fingertip length and had no detail, except for the slight edging. It's really important that a bride wear what works for her, veil or no veil, regardless of the style.

I had always planned on wearing a veil, since I was a little girl. However, I fell in love with a hairstyle (loose bun with a large flower off to one side), and kept stressing about how I was going to work the veil around it. I finally realized that I didn't need a veil. My mom is disappointed that I won't be wearing one, but I'm 27, not 20. I don't need to look like a princess. I think the no-veil look can be very chic and am thrilled with my choice.